| If you take extended trips away from home, one | | | | the sun. |
| of your concerns is the care and protection of | | | | How durable is the material? Will it rip if exposed |
| your car while away. Unless it is garaged, it is | | | | to ice and snow? |
| subject to damaging rays from the sun, bug | | | | Will it resist or completely repel rain? |
| splatter, bird droppings, falling branches, nicks, | | | | Can it withstand intense heat or intense cold? |
| scrapes, and more. Upon returning from your trip | | | | Will the product resist dust? Some car covers |
| the damage is evident and not easily reversed. | | | | prevent even the finest dust from accumulating. |
| You can prevent problems in the first place by | | | | Does the car cover have extra layers to protect |
| installing a custom fit car cover to protect your | | | | from dings? This is important to have if you leave |
| investment. Not all car covers are created equal, | | | | your car in a public lot! |
| so here are some things you should consider | | | | In addition, you will want to know if there is a |
| before making your purchase. | | | | lengthy warranty included, what colors are |
| Car covers are basically all the same, right? | | | | available, and what are the return policies, if any. |
| Absolutely not! There are car covers which are | | | | Yes, you can even remove and clean some car |
| anything from what is essentially a loose fitting | | | | covers yourself. Those made of super weave |
| tarp to those like the BMW car cover which are | | | | material can actually be placed in a washing |
| custom designed for the particular make and | | | | machine and cleaned using cold to warm water, |
| model of the car. A loose fitting car cover can | | | | regular laundry detergent -- without bleach, and |
| actually cause more problems than it can help as | | | | dried on your dryer's permanent press cycle. In all |
| unwelcome moisture, debris, and harmful UV rays | | | | cases make sure you strictly follow manufacturer |
| will still be able to get in. | | | | specifications for the proper care of the car |
| When shopping for a car cover consider what it | | | | cover you purchase. |
| does other than cover your car. Questions to ask | | | | So, whether it is a Ford car cover you are buying |
| include: | | | | or one for a Kia, Lexus, or Range Rover you can |
| Does it protect from harmful UV rays? If you live | | | | protect your car's exterior and interior by |
| in an intense sun area, such as Florida, you need a | | | | selecting a custom car cover that is right for your |
| car cover offering the maximum protection from | | | | vehicle. |